Is LEFTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEFTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LEFTS mean?
Lefts is a form of LEFT.
- adjective
being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north
“my left hand”
- noun
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
“she stood on the left”
- adjective
not used up
“leftover meatloaf”
- adverb
toward or on the left; also used figuratively
“he looked right and left”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
L (1) + E (1) + F (4) + T (1) + S (1) = 8 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for LEFTS
Single letters that turn LEFTS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of LEFTS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LEFTS
The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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